Transcription
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- [am-plek-si-kawl]
- /æmˈplɛk sɪˌkɔl/
- /ˈamplɪksˌɪkɔːl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [am-plek-si-kawl]
- /æmˈplɛk sɪˌkɔl/
Definitions of amplexicaul word
- adjective amplexicaul (of some sessile leaves, stipules, etc) having an enlarged base that encircles the stem 3
- adjective amplexicaul clasping or enveloping the stem, as the leaves of corn or teasels 3
- adjective amplexicaul clasping the stem, as some leaves do at their base. 1
- noun amplexicaul (of a leaf) embracing and surrounding the stem. 1
- adjective amplexicaul (botany, of leaves) Having lobes (usually auriculate) that completely surround the stem. 0
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Origin of amplexicaul
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
1750-60; < New Latin amplexicaulis, equivalent to Latin amplex(us) embrace (see amplexus) + -i- -i- + caulis stem (see cole)
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Parts of speech for Amplexicaul
noun
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amplexicaul popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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